The Incredible Shrinking NMR Spectrometer!
MARKET
DISRUPTION
Nanalysis is creating a sea-change in NMR spectroscopy. What is the big change? Producing a spectrometer small enough to put on a laboratory bench-top; yet affordable enough to place in every lab. Nanalysis hired Advanta to design the box that could deliver their revolution to laboratories around the world. As a start-up, with game-changing technology, Nanalysis required a technician-impressing housing, which looked like a freshly-minted precision instrument. The first housings were planned for beta testing and initial sales. As a new company, preliminary sales would be incremental while Nanalysis grew awareness and built their brand
WHAT DOES "NMR" EATS DURING WINTER?
Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy is a chemical analysis method that exploits the light frequencies emitted by organic compounds under the influence of intense magnetic fields. These devices, called NMR spectrometers, typically operate at frequencies above 200 MHz, requiring superconducting magnets and cryogenic cooling to maintain measurement accuracy. However, their high cost and technical requirements often make them inaccessible to ordinary industrial laboratories.
Innovation by Nanalysis: a "good enough" approach
Nanalysis envisioned an innovative solution by using permanent neodymium magnets to create more compact and affordable NMR spectrometers. They developed a 60 MHz machine that would meet the daily needs of industrial laboratories, thus eliminating the dependence on superconducting magnets and cryogenic cooling.
Collaboration with Advanta
To realize this vision, Nanalysis collaborated with Advanta, a company specializing in the design and production of technological solutions. Advanta coordinated the manufacture of the necessary parts, constantly optimizing the design to improve performance and reduce production costs.
Synergy between Nanalysis and Advanta
The collaboration between Nanalysis and Advanta combined Nanalysis's technological expertise with Advanta's design and production know-how. Together, they created innovative and cost-effective products that meet the specific needs of the market.
Ergonomic and aesthetic analysis
Advanta also considered aspects such as ergonomics and aesthetics in the development of NMR spectrometers. They conducted tests to determine optimal viewing angles, ensuring a comfortable and efficient user experience.
Creative approach and attention to detail
In addition to technical innovation, Advanta engaged in creative exploration to design NMR spectrometers with a high-end appearance. Every detail, from the steel envelope to the screws and nuts, was meticulously designed and modeled in 3D to ensure the quality and performance of the final product.